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LJ04 YDS

2004 Ducati 749S

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,561 mi
Last recorded31,561 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 749S7,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 YDS
MakeDucati
Model749S
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 31,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 31,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,300 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 31,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 29,730 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 28,560 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 2,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,436 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 749S?

Based on 1,582 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp aim too low 9
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
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LJ04 YDS is a 2004 Ducati 749S in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 749S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 7,878 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ducati 749S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 YDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 749S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 749S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ04 YDS registered?

LJ04 YDS is a 2004 Ducati 749S, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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